Quick write #12

The Crucible exemplifies a historical outlook on what mass hysteria looks like historically, but it can also be applied to modern life. It allowed readers to understand how the events of the Salem witch trials played out in 1962 and the possible motivations for the accusations. This is a common aspect of human society, and mass hysteria becomes a problem every so often as new social issues rise. In the puritan society of 1692, the idea of witchcraft was a way for people to manipulate the public eye. When Arthur Miller wrote the play in the 50's, it could be related to the fear of communism post-WWII. There are many instances of mass hysteria since 1692 and the manipulation of fears and The Crucible gives a glimpse at one of those instances, while the author relates the elements of the play to events of the modern world